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Fort Morgan Library & Museum will host Family Movie Night with a showing of "Hocus Pocus" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, and for celebrating Halloween. It is free and open to the public.

Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging regional meeting Wednesday

The Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging will hold a regional meeting on aging issues from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Morgan Community College in Fort Morgan.

The Planning Group seeks ideas and information that it can use to support local initiatives that improve the lives of seniors in the area. The public meeting is designed to hear the voices of Coloradans on aging issues and Colorado seniors are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions, suggestions and guidance on issues facing our aging public, as well as the voices of individuals, organizations and elected officials who provide services or advocate on behalf of seniors. Info: Register by calling 970-867-9409 ext. 234 or email agingstrategy@state.co.us.

Museum Gallery Trick or Treat set for Wednesday

The extremely popular Museum Gallery Trick or Treat returns this year from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Fort Morgan Library & Museum.

Patrons will get to visit several "stations" in the museum, where they can hear ghost stories about Morgan County. Prizes this year will be 3-D figures from the Makerspace Room. All patrons will have the opportunity to paint their 3-D figures after the ghost story sessions. Info: 970-542-4014.

Coffee with a Cop session set for Thursday

The next session of Fort Morgan Police Department's "Coffee With a Cop" program is set for 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at Morgan Community College's Student Center, hosted by FMPD Community Resource Officer Roger Doll.

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One of the keys to Coffee With a Cop is that it removes the barriers that routinely exist between police officers and community members, allowing for the kind of relaxed, one-on-one interactions that are the necessary foundation of partnerships.

Tai Chi class Thursday

The Fort Morgan Pop Up Community Center will host a Tai Chi class from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.

This balance-focused and relaxation class is being offered by the City of Fort Morgan. It is free and open to the public.

'Hocus Pocus' showing Thursday

Fort Morgan Library & Museum will host Family Movie Night with a showing of "Hocus Pocus" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, and for celebrating Halloween. It is free and open to the public.

Women's Health and Fashion Review set for Thursday in Brush

The 2017 Women's Health and Fashion Review: Do 1 Thing for U will be held from 5 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Carroll Building, 418 Edison St., Brush.

Cost is $10 each. Food will be served at 5 p.m., and the fashion show starts at 6:15 p.m.

UNC Concert Choir performance Friday

The University of Northern Colorado Concert Choir will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at United Methodist Church in Fort Morgan.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. at the church at 117 E. Bijou Ave. in Fort Morgan. The concert is sponsored by MCC Center for Arts and Community Enrichment and is free and open to the public.

Fall Vintage Market set for Friday, Saturday

The Fall Vintage Market will be set up the evening of Friday, Oct. 27, and all day Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Clarion Inn at the intersection of Interstate 76 and Highway 34 in Fort Morgan.

From 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, there will appetizers for those who visit to check out the vendors' hand-crafted, vintage, primitive, farm-tiques and repurposed item.

The market also runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and there will be a Saturday morning coffee bar, along with all the vendors. Get started with holiday shopping and decorating options featuring the work of favorite local artisans. Sign up for door prizes, and enjoy everything the market has to offer.

Participants will paint "Bewitched" on an 11-inch-by-14-inch canvas. It's open to kids and adults. Cost is $22 per person, which includes light refreshments. Info: 970-380-7817 or theartspot9.com.

Kiowa Park Pumpkin Party set for Saturday

The Wiggins community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Kiowa Park at the first Pumpkin Party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

There will be a BBQ food truck, horse-drawn carriage rides, pumpkins for kids, live music and a costume contest. Organizers intend for this to become an annual event.

Growl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest set for Saturday

Want to win a $100 Murdoch's Gift Card? You and your pet are invited to participate in the famous Growl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest at the Fort Morgan Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply.

Dress up your pet, come to Murdoch's in Fort Morgan for the noon contest judging and have a chance to win a $100 Murdoch's gift card. All species of animals can be entered.

Clavis Club children's Halloween party set for Saturday

The Clavis Club will throw its annual children's Halloween party from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the club's hall at 18221 Morgan County Road 17.6, in Fort Morgan. The Clavis Club hall is located just off of state Highway 144 on the way toward Log Lane Village.

There is no cost to attend the party, which will feature games, food and a costume contest. It is aimed at children but open to all ages.

Democrats' candidate forum, pot luck dinner Saturday

Morgan County Democrats will hold a candidate forum from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in the 4-H Building at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush. After the forum with Democratic Party candidates for secretary of state and state treasurer, the organization will hold its fall pot luck dinner, starting around 6 p.m.

Morgan Lanes Halloween Party set for Saturday

Morgan Lanes will host a Halloween Party from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the bowling alley at 300 E. Railroad Ave. in Fort Morgan. There will be free treats and drinks, along with prizes for the best costumes.

Dia De Los Muertos Festival set for Saturday

Fort Morgan Cultures United for Progress (FMCUP) in conjunction with OneMorgan County will host the community's first Dia De Los Muertos Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Fort Morgan Pop-Up Community Center at 218 Main St.

The Dia De Los Muertos event is free and open to all ages. The event will include sugar skull decorating, face painting, photo corner, music and traditional refreshments. There will also be an altar constructed upon which will be placed photos, traditional food/drink, mementos and other trinkets that serve as remembrances of the dearly departed. All are welcome to bring items for the altar. These items may be removed at the end of the event.

Dia de los Muertos - the Day of the Dead - is a holiday that was started in Mexico, but it is currently celebrated by many throughout the world. It honors those who have passed on with lively celebrations. On Dia de los Muertos, family members who have passed are included as a part of the community to share celebrations with their loved ones.

Log Lane Trunk or Treat set for Saturday

The Log Lane Marshal's Office and Town of Log Lane Village will host their first Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Log Lane Town Hall.

Parents can bring their costumed kids for trick-or-treating at the decorated cars in the parking lot. The Log Lane Marshal's Office also will have a safety booth up and running for the kids and the new police car there, as well.

Come along for the journey and enjoy appetizers at Zazzy Cafe, soup & salad at Cable's Pub & Grill, entree at Acapulco Bay and dessert at La Michoacana. Cost is $75 per person. Call Carol at 970-768-4038 to make a reservation. Proceeds will support the local hospital, Colorado Plains Medical Center.

Coffee with a Cop session set for Tuesday

A session of Fort Morgan Police Department's "Coffee With a Cop" program is set for 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Café Lotus, with FMPD Commander Loren Sharp hosting.

One of the keys to Coffee With a Cop is that it removes the barriers that routinely exist between police officers and community members, allowing for the kind of relaxed, one-on-one interactions that are the necessary foundation of partnerships. There is no agenda for the Coffee With a Cop sessions, just an opportunity for citizens to visit with law enforcement officers, ask questions and voice opinions.

Halloween Party for seniors set for Tuesday

Senior citizens, their families and friends are invited to a free Halloween Party from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Fort Morgan Senior Center, 110 Sherman St.

This fun and friendly Halloween bash will include great food, a hat and costume contest with prizes, games, music, Halloween bingo and more. The party is free and no registration is required. Attendees are invited to bring a treat to share, but call the front desk and let them know in advance if you plan to bring a treat. Info: Call the Senior Center at 970-542-3922 or the Recreation Department at 970-542-3921.

Halloween cemetery tours set for Tuesday

The annual Halloween Cemetery Tours will be held at 3 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Morgan. There are no ghosts or goblins, simply a walking tour back into history with a visit at the final resting sites of some of the people who were part of the town's past.

The tour is free to everyone, but free-will donations will go to the Fort Morgan Heritage Foundation. The tour will start from the northeast corner of the cemetery and is a walking tour around the four city blocks that compose the original section of the cemetery. Each tour will last over an hour, and the distance covered is less than a mile.

Tours will be held regardless of weather, so dress accordingly. Since the 5:30 p.m. tour will run well into darkness, bring a flashlight. For those with mobility challenges, contact the guide, David Wood, at 970-768-0142 to make special arrangements.

Trick-or-Treat Trail set for Tuesday

A variety of downtown Fort Morgan businesses and organizations will offer candy and treat to costumed children on the Trick-or-Treat Trail from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

FM First Baptist holding Harvest Festival Tuesday

First Baptist Church of Fort Morgan will hold a Harvest Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, in the church parking lot at 16756 MCR 18.

To get there, go south on West Street over the railroad tracks and just past Legion Field. The festival will include a Trunk or Treat and games, with fun for the whole family.

Fall Fun Fest set for Tuesday

Morgan Church of the Nazarene will host its annual Fall Fun Fest from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the church at 221 W. Seventh Ave. in Fort Morgan.

There will be games for all ages, food, drinks, lots of candy, a Bible walk, a puppet show and prize drawings. It is a safe place to celebrate Oct. 31. Wear costumes or not. All are welcome.

Face painting offered Tuesday

The Fort Morgan Pop Up Community Center will offer face painting for children from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the center at 218 Main St., in Fort Morgan. Talented artists will paint kids' faces.

The health department is conducting a Community Health Assessment to analyze different health indicators, including risk factors, quality of life, mortality, morbidity, community assets, forces of change, social determinants of health and health inequity, as well as information on how effectively the public health system provides essential services. The data from this Community Health Assessment will inform community decision-making, the prioritization of health problems, and the development, implementation and evaluation of the next community health improvement plan.

Community members can help with this assessment by attending the Community Engagement Meeting and offering feedback about the needs of their community. Info: Michelle Pemberton at 970-522-3741 ext. 1239.

New Raymer FFA Oyster Fry set for Nov. 2

The New Raymer FFA will celebrate the chapter's 60th year as a chapter with its annual Oyster Fry fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Prairie School at 42315 County Road 133 in New Raymer.

Second annual Give-A-Shoot set for Nov. 4

Gateway Realty and the Fort Morgan Elks Lodge will host the second annual Give-A-Shoot fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Longmeadow Game Resort, Clays Club and Event Center, 8605 MCR 6 near Wiggins.

Check in starts at 8:30 a.m., and the main shooting event is at 10 a.m. A silent auction will be held at 1 p.m, and the afternoon shooting round starts at 2 p.m. Proceeds from Give-A-Shoot benefit the Fort Morgan Community Thanksgiving Dinner Committee for this year's big meal. Call 970-483-8368 to preregister teams or individual shooters or for more information.

FCCLA Holiday Craft Show set for Nov. 4

Fort Morgan High School's FCCLA club will throw its annual Holiday Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the main gym at Fort Morgan High School.

There will be booths set up with vendors and crafters offering their holiday gift ideas, craft projects, food and more. Admission is $2 for ages 13 and older and free for 12 and younger. Info and booth reservations: Angela Smith at 970-370-6603 or email asmith@morgan.k12.co.us.

Drawing from Nature classes start Nov. 4

Local nature artist and long-time Fort Morgan school teacher Joe Rigli will offer four free classes on "Drawing from Nature" from Nov. 4 to Dec. 16 at Christ Congregational Church, 730 Ensign Street.

The classes will be held in the Educational Building from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning Saturday, Nov. 4, and continuing on Nov. 18, Dec. 2 and Dec. 16.

All level of artists, from beginner to advanced are welcome. Bring a small sketch pad and a No. 2 pencil to the first class. Everyone can learn to draw from nature and this is your chance. All classes are free and open to the public. Handicapped accessible. Refreshments served. Register by calling 970-867-3992.

All Those Who Wander album release concert Nov. 4

Local band All Those Who Wander will hold a concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, to celebrate the release of their latest album, "Home in the Fields.

The concert is happening at the Sands Theatre, located at 211 Clayton St., in Brush. It is free and open to the public.

There will be chili, vegetable soup, crackers, vegetables, cinnamon rolls and beverages. Tickets are available ahead by calling 970-867-1170 or at the door. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children under 7. There also will be a silent auction.

The Compassionate Friends to meet Nov. 8

The Platte Valley Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF), a bereavement group, continues to hold meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at First Christian Church, 225 W. Bijou Ave., in Fort Morgan to support grieving families who have lost children. This chapter was formed in 2012. The Nov. 8 meeting will focus on "Coping Through the Holidays."

Info: Contact Michelle Covelli at 970-867-8316. For information about the national organization, call toll free at 877-969-0010 or visit www.compassionatefriends.org.

Next free Legal Clinic set for Nov. 13

The next monthly Free Legal Clinic is set for 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at Fort Morgan Public Library. It is open to parties with no attorney.

Volunteer attorneys, by computer, will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veteran's issues and civil protection orders.

Call 970-542-4000 to sign up for a time during the clinic. Regularly held the second Monday of the month in 2017.

Shari McMinn on 'Adoption' book Nov. 14 at Brown Bag Lunch

Local author Shari McMinn will be the featured speaker at Fort Morgan Library & Museum's Brown Bag Lunch at noon Nov. 14 in the Howard Rollin Memorial Community Room.

McMinn will speak about her book, "Adoption: Encouragement and Advice for a Hopeful Journey." She is the author of four books, a speaker and editor of Christian Home Educators magazine. "Join us for this educational program on adoption," encouraged Lanny Page, library/museum IT coordinator.

This program is free and open to the public. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 970-542-4000.

Vision of Trees set for Nov. 18

The annual Vision of Trees event is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Life Fellowship Church, at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Barlow Road, in Fort Morgan.

There will be food, gift ideas, prizes, entertainment and a silent auction. Admission is $2, and all proceeds benefit Morgan County charities. Santa also will be there from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m., and parents can bring their children and cameras for a picture with the jolly fellow.

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